Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE15 7BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	49.7%	1.8%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	52.1%	50.3%	-1.8%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE15 7BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.4%	30.3%	6.9%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	56.3%	-4.0%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	8.9%	6.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.1%	46.1%	0.0%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	34.5%	38.7%	4.2%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	15.5%	11.6%	-3.9%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3%	3%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.5%	15.6%	-3.9%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	12.7%	0.6%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	12.7%	-5.0%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	9.2%	9.1%	-0.1%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	21.7%	9.3%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	26.1%	0.9%	33.8%	-7.7%
Other	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	4.5%	4.5%	1.1%	3.4%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	1.5%	2.7%	1.2%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.4%	89.6%	-6.8%	81.4%	8.2%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.6%	93.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	94.4%	-3.2%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.5%	37.2%	-10.7%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	8%	6.5%	1.5%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Coldstream Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coldstream Road was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Coldstream Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 307th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE15 7BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Coldstream Road are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE15 7BX

Average Price
£237,608

Semi-Detached
£227,451

Terraced
£260,459

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coldstream Road

Average Price
£232,329

Semi-Detached
£229,279

Terraced
£236,048

Detached
£300,260

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coldstream Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2024-11-15	£273,002
23 Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£249,000	2023-06-30	£283,988
7 Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2022-01-21	£216,245
21 Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,500	2020-09-18	£175,028
12 Coldstream Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2018-10-26	£224,247

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE15 7BX

Employment

NE15 7BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Education	19
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	4out of 4	3,310 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	3out of 4	3,390 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	4,299 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ	3out of 4	438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS	- not rated	673 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB	2out of 4	1,083 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL	4out of 4	1,169 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA	- not rated	1,267 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	324 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH	4out of 4	1,469 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	2,154 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	2out of 4	3,352 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	3,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE	4out of 4	5,154 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	1,496 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,015 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	1,003 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	1,015 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	1,496 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	3out of 4	1,517 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ	- not rated	1,906 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	2,019 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Margaret's Cafe	375 West Road	453 yd
Grand Tandoori Kitchen Takeaway	359 West Road	481 yd
Jaipur Indian Takeaway	625 - 627 West Road	512 yd
Solomons Restaurant,	Thorntree Farm West Road	624 yd
Tong's	262 - 264 Whickham View	749 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Benwell Hill Cricket Club	Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road	121 yd
The West Acres Club	448 West Road	398 yd
Denton Hotel	588 West Road	437 yd
Fox And Hounds	Fox And Hounds West Road	532 yd
Fairholme Social Club	Old Benwell Village Social Club Ltd Fergusons Lane	608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sizzlin Peproni	357 West Road	490 yd
Be Creem Desserts	72 Thorntree Drive	648 yd
Fry's Fish And Chips	84 Broadmead Way	743 yd
Pizza Tower	74 Broadmead Way	759 yd
Pizza Mozzarella	259 Whickham View	765 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Westburn Lodge Whickham View	726 yd
Budgens	701 - 703 West Road	850 yd
Co-op	The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road	868 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	117 yd
St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	235 yd
Newcastle Football Centre MILBURN DRIVE	grass pitches	430 yd
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	453 yd
Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN	grass pitches	648 yd
Montagu And North Fenham Football Club POOLEY ROAD	grass pitches	911 yd
King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE	grass pitches	968 yd
Excelsior Academy DENTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	215.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.